Pistons explore sign-and-trade but hesitate to part with Duren

The Detroit Pistons engaged in trade discussions this summer regarding a potential sign-and-trade involving restricted free agent center Jalen Duren and Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings. Detroit's management expressed reluctance to trade Duren, a move that would have seen them lose a young talent in exchange for Sabonis, who is recovering from season-ending surgery on a partially torn meniscus. The talks indicate the Pistons' desire to improve their frontcourt while weighing the cost of losing Duren in a deal. No further negotiations have been confirmed as of yet.

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